Students are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of speaking practice in achieving greater levels of fluency. Studying grammar is almost pointless without having the sufficient opportunity to be able to put that which is learnt into spoken practice. Conversation is a central aspect of language acquisition and the activities of this course help to sustain an intelligible flow of language as well as encourage listening comprehension. Our conversational programme is aimed to increase the student’s confidence and active memory through rich and varied discussion around topic areas. These lessons specifically concentrate on speaking. The lessons typically involve debates, discussion, pair work (with other students) and presentations. The functional focus is on expressing opinions and preferences, disagreeing and negotiation skills.
Note: This programme should be taken as a supplement to any of the other courses such as the General English Course whereby students can opt for the Intensive programme including General English lessons in the morning (whether group or private), and conversational classes after their lunch break in the afternoon.
AFTERNON SAMPLE TABLE
The above is a sample timetable for the morning General English course as we also have afternoon General English classes and you may have a double-banking session whereby lessons will be held in the afternoon from 15:00hrs until 18:15hrs (also 3 hours). If you book an Intensive English Course your 10 conversation classes per week will always be held between 1pm and 2:30pm, even if you have afternoon General English classes at 3pm.
Period of operation: All year round
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Duration of 1 Lesson: 45 minutes
Lessons per week: 10 lessons / 7.5 hours
Maximum students in class all year round: 6 students.
These lessons specifically concentrate on speaking. The lessons typically involve debates, discussion, pair work (with other students) and presentations. The functional focus is on expressing opinions and preferences, disagreeing and negotiation skills.